Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- 14”x40” Electronic Variable Speed Lathe
- 1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- 2.0 About this manual
- 3.0 Table of contents
- 4.0 Main features and nomenclature, EVS-1440B Lathe
- 5.0 Specifications
- 6.0 Setup and assembly
- 7.0 Lubrication
- 8.0 Electrical connections
- 9.0 Controls
- 10.0 Operation
- 11.0 Adjustments
- 12.0 Lubrication schedule
- 13.0 Thread and feed chart
- 14.0 Recommended cutting speeds
- 15.0 Replacement Parts
- 15.1.1 EVS-1440B Headstock Assembly – Exploded View I
- 15.1.2 EVS-1440B Headstock Assembly – Exploded View II
- 15.1.3 EVS-1440B Headstock Assembly – Exploded View III
- 15.1.4 EVS-1440B Headstock Assembly – Parts List
- 15.2.1 EVS-1440B Gearbox Assembly – Exploded View I
- 15.2.2 EVS-1440B Gearbox Assembly – Exploded View II
- 15.2.3 EVS-1440B Gearbox Assembly – Exploded View III
- 15.2.4 EVS-1440B Gearbox Assembly – Parts List
- 15.3.1 EVS-1440B Apron Assembly – Exploded View I
- 15.3.2 EVS-1440B Apron Assembly – Exploded View II
- 15.3.3 EVS-1440B Apron Assembly – Exploded View III
- 15.3.4 EVS-1440B Apron Assembly – Parts List
- 15.4.1 EVS-1440B Carriage Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.4.2 EVS-1440B Carriage Assembly – Parts List
- 15.5.1 EVS-1440B Tool Post Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.6.1 EVS-1440B Tailstock Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.6.2 EVS-1440B Tailstock Assembly – Parts List
- 15.7.1 EVS-1440B Bed Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.7.2 EVS-1440B Bed Assembly – Parts List
- 15.8.1 EVS-1440B Cabinet and Panel Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.8.2 EVS-1440B Cabinet and Panel Assembly – Parts List
- 15.9.1 EVS-1440B End Gear Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.9.2 EVS-1440B End Gear Assembly – Parts List
- 15.10.1 EVS-1440B Chuck Guard Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.10.2 EVS-1440B Chuck Guard Assembly – Parts List
- 15.11.1 EVS-1440B Coolant Pump Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.11.2 EVS-1440B Coolant Pump Assembly – Parts List
- 15.12.1 EVS-1440B Dial Indicator Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.12.2 EVS-1440B Dial Indicator Assembly – Parts List
- 15.13.1 EVS-1440B Chuck Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.13.2 EVS-1440B Chuck Assembly – Parts List
- 15.14.1 EVS-1440B Face Plate (OPTIONAL) – Exploded View
- 15.14.2 EVS-1440B Face Plate (OPTIONAL) – Parts List
- 15.15.1 EVS-1440B Four-Position Stop Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.15.2 EVS-1440B Four-Position Stop Assembly – Parts List
- 15.16.1 EVS-1440B Chuck Key Bracket Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.16.2 EVS-1440B Chuck Key Bracket Assembly – Parts List
- 15.17.1 EVS-1440B Steady Rest Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.17.2 EVS-1440B Steady Rest Assembly – Parts List
- 15.18.1 EVS-1440B Follow Rest Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.18.2 EVS-1440B Follow Rest Assembly – Parts List
- 15.19.1 #892035 Taper Attachment Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Exploded View
- 15.19.2 #892035 Taper Attachment Assembly (OPTIONAL) – Parts List
- 15.20.1 EVS-1440B Control Plate Assembly – Exploded View
- 15.20.2 EVS-1440B Control Plate Assembly – Parts List
- 16.0 Electrical Connections for EVS-1440B
- 17.0 Warranty and service
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3.0 Table of contents
Section Page
1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 2
2.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 4
4.0 Main features and nomenclature, EVS-1440B Lathe ..................................................................................... 6
5.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.1 Machine dimensions and hole spacing ...................................................................................................... 9
6.0 Setup and assembly ..................................................................................................................................... 10
6.1 Shipping contents ..................................................................................................................................... 10
6.2 Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 10
6.3 Leveling the lathe ..................................................................................................................................... 11
6.4 Completing installation ............................................................................................................................. 11
6.5 Chuck preparation and mounting ............................................................................................................. 11
6.6 Break-in period ......................................................................................................................................... 12
7.0 Lubrication .................................................................................................................................................... 12
7.1 Coolant preparation .................................................................................................................................. 14
8.0 Electrical connections .................................................................................................................................. 14
9.0 Controls ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
10.0 Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 16
10.1 Feed and Thread Selection .................................................................................................................... 17
10.2 Thread cutting ........................................................................................................................................ 17
11.0 Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................... 18
11.1 Chuck jaw reversal ................................................................................................................................. 18
11.2 Gib/drag adjustments ............................................................................................................................. 18
11.3 Tailstock adjustments ............................................................................................................................. 19
11.4 Gap section ............................................................................................................................................ 19
11.5 Aligning tailstock to headstock ............................................................................................................... 20
11.6 Shear pin replacement ........................................................................................................................... 20
11.7 Steady rest adjustment ........................................................................................................................... 20
11.8 Follow rest adjustment ........................................................................................................................... 20
11.9 Belt tension ............................................................................................................................................. 20
11.10 Gear change ......................................................................................................................................... 21
12.0 Lubrication schedule .................................................................................................................................. 22
13.0 Thread and feed chart ................................................................................................................................ 23
14.0 Recommended cutting speeds ................................................................................................................... 24
15.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 25
15.1.1 EVS-1440B Headstock Assembly – Exploded View I ......................................................................... 25
15.1.2 EVS-1440B Headstock Assembly – Exploded View II ........................................................................ 26
15.1.3 EVS-1440B Headstock Assembly – Exploded View III ....................................................................... 27
15.1.4 EVS-1440B Headstock Assembly – Parts List .................................................................................... 28
15.2.1 EVS-1440B Gearbox Assembly – Exploded View I ............................................................................ 30
15.2.2 EVS-1440B Gearbox Assembly – Exploded View II ........................................................................... 31
15.2.3 EVS-1440B Gearbox Assembly – Exploded View III .......................................................................... 32
15.2.4 EVS-1440B Gearbox Assembly – Parts List ....................................................................................... 33
15.3.1 EVS-1440B Apron Assembly – Exploded View I ................................................................................. 35
15.3.2 EVS-1440B Apron Assembly – Exploded View II ................................................................................ 36
15.3.3 EVS-1440B Apron Assembly – Exploded View III ............................................................................... 37
15.3.4 EVS-1440B Apron Assembly – Parts List ........................................................................................... 38
15.4.1 EVS-1440B Carriage Assembly – Exploded View .............................................................................. 40
15.4.2 EVS-1440B Carriage Assembly – Parts List ....................................................................................... 41
15.5.1 EVS-1440B Tool Post Assembly – Exploded View ............................................................................. 42
15.5.2 EVS-1440B Tool Post Assembly – Parts List ...................................................................................... 43
15.6.1 EVS-1440B Tailstock Assembly – Exploded View .............................................................................. 44
15.6.2 EVS-1440B Tailstock Assembly – Parts List ....................................................................................... 45
15.7.1 EVS-1440B Bed Assembly – Exploded View ...................................................................................... 46
15.7.2 EVS-1440B Bed Assembly – Parts List ............................................................................................... 47
15.8.1 EVS-1440B Cabinet and Panel Assembly – Exploded View ............................................................... 48
15.8.2 EVS-1440B Cabinet and Panel Assembly – Parts List ....................................................................... 49
15.9.1 EVS-1440B End Gear Assembly – Exploded View ............................................................................. 50